New Irons

[rs4duke]

Ok guys I think it is time for me to upgrade my Taylormade RAC HT irons, my handicap is around 13 and I was just wondering what irons I should try out that will help me in the long run. I'm trying to move away from the game-improvement irons as it feels like I just can't get any further with the HT's anymore and they are game-impovement irons. I'm thinking about the mizuno mp-30, rac lt and callaway x-18. Are there any others I should try out that have worked well for you guys?

[sole wolf]

I recently made the same decision and tried all 3 of the irons you just mentioned. For me I felt the most comfortable with the LT's (will have them monday) although I think with a different shaft I may have liked the MP 30's as well. The X-18 I actually was my least favorite and think that the old X-14s were a better fit. The old Rac OS is also a good club and is a step up from the HT's and fairly inexpensive right now, the OS2 have a wider sole that I just can't force myself to like. I would also try the Bridgestone J33 as long as you are swinging away.

But then again, look at my Handicap... I might not be the one you want to take advise from

[golfchief]

Handicap is not the only number to consider, you may play regularly on a tough course to get that handicap. Good advise is aways good no matter what your handicap is.

[Wood]

I recently (6 months) switched to the Mizuno MP-30's from my old Callaway S2H2, and could not be any happier. I also tried the Callaways X-18, and did not like the appearance standing over the ball. I love looking down at the clean lines on the Mizuno's- and that gives me added confidence standing over the ball, especially when I need to snot a long iron into a green.

The bottom line is you need to be confortable with your selection, especially at address, and I found that with the MP-30's. I also have no problems working the ball left and right now, and playing punches.

I would recomend these clubs to anyone making an investment in improving their game.

Wood

[neudi]

Hit the mp 32's...couplefriendhave them and they love them...mizuno clubs are good all around.

[rs4duke]

aren't the mp-32 more of a blade iron, do you think they would be to advanced for me, i'll have to try them out and see

[rs4duke]

also after looking at some of the mizuno prices i think im going to have to go with something a little cheaper in price range but it all depends on how i hit them, if i hit them really good then i might think about spending the extra money on them.

[Wood]

aren't the mp-32 more of a blade iron, do you think they would be to advanced for me, i'll have to try them out and see

The MP-32 are more "blade like". I found the MP-30's to have enough blade characteristics to suit me just fine, with a little more forgiveness and playability for the "occasional"

off center hit. Remember- get what feels good for you. These looked good and felt good- and continue to be the perfect iron for me. If possible, find out when a "demo day" is in your area, and try as many different clubs as you can. As for the pricing, I would think about how long you would be playing with the clubs, and what that extra $100 looks like over a 10 year period.

[neudi]

aren't the mp-32 more of a blade iron, do you think they would be to advanced for me, i'll have to try them out and see

The MP 32 Irons are what they call "Cut Muscle." They are kinda of in between a cavity back and a blade. The forgiveness of a cavity back but the accuracy of a blade and almost the distance. I would recommend trying them out to see how you can hit them.

[sungho_kr]

I have 690.cb, they are a little harder then the mp30s but feel much better, may be they might let your grow a natural swing.